CATRIONA PAUL at the movies. A SCOTTISH comedy/drama set in an imaginary Highland town which tells the tale of a group of 20-something buddies offered a way out of dull lives by the discovery of gold. If only it was any good. One Last Chance stars some of the country’s brightest young stars; too bright […]

KENNY MATHIESON discusses the origins and musical philosophy behind the unorthodox chamber music group Mr McFall’s Chamber with violinist ROBERT McFALL as the Edinburgh-based group prepare to visit Lerwick with a new project.

Orkney Gallery, Kirkwall, March 2004

Paisley Arts Centre, on tour until April 2004

Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Tuesday 9 March 2004

CATRIONA PAUL looks ahead to the 25th Celtic Film and Television Festival in Dundee.

PETER URPETH talks to Skye-based poet RODY GORMAN about the publication of an important new anthology of Gaelic poetry, his own work, and the state of Gàidhlig and Gaelige poetry.

Lewis band SIGN RED have been grabbing the headlines for their enduring popularity with the listeners of Radio 1’s Vic and Gill show, and are heading into a third week at the top of that show’s Battle of the Demo Bands. PETER URPETH catches up with them in Stornoway and finds a band determined to enjoy and build on their recent success from their home shores.

The Arts Journal profiles BLAZIN’ FIDDLES, a major force on the Scottish folk scene.

Venue profile: An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis